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The Best Time to Plant in New England: A Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut Guide
For trees and shrubs in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut, early fall is usually the strongest window, roughly late August through the third week of October. Spring planting works too. Which one suits your property depends on what you’re putting in the ground and how the nursery grew it. Key Takeaways Early fall, from late…
Read MoreHow Much Does Hardscaping Cost?
Key Takeaways Hardscaping in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut runs about $18 to $40 per square foot installed for a patio, which puts most projects between roughly $7,000 and $30,000 once size and material are factored in. That is higher than the national figures you will find online because our frost line calls for a…
Read MoreHow Much Does It Cost to Install Landscaping?
The Short Version Landscape installation in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut runs about $4.50 to $14.50 per square foot of worked area, and most residential projects cost between $7,000 and $36,000. A front yard refresh starts around $2,000. A paver patio costs $18 to $45 per square foot installed, which puts a 400-square-foot patio at…
Read MoreHow Much Does Landscape Design Cost?
Key Takeaway Landscape design in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut typically costs $700 to $4,000, with designers here billing $70 to $110 per hour. Rates in this area sit below Boston and Fairfield County, so the national average of $4,580 overstates what most homeowners here pay. Design fees usually land between 6% and 15% of…
Read MoreThe Best Landscape Designers Near Springfield, MA
Most landscaping websites in western Massachusetts showcase the same services and make the same promises. This post will highlight four companies in the greater Springfield area, what each one does well, and what their customers say. (Full disclosure: We’re on this list, but we hope to earn your business, not just assume you’ll call because…
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